Master of Science in Sustainability Transformation in Engineering and Management
Interdisciplinary MSc programme equipping graduates to drive sustainability innovation across engineering, management, and society.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in engineering, technical, business, or social sciences seeking to specialize in sustainability-driven innovation and leadership.
Overview
This Master of Science programme at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen focuses on sustainability transformation, blending engineering, management, and societal perspectives. Students develop skills to identify sustainability challenges, design innovative solutions, and implement strategies in industries, NGOs, and public sectors. The curriculum integrates technical, economic, and social approaches through systems thinking, challenge-based learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Graduates will be prepared to lead sustainability initiatives globally, leveraging practical projects, international engagement, and real-world partnerships. The programme is structured around four thematic pillars: Sustainability and Society, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Economy and Management, and Transformation and Innovation.
What you'll do
- Develop innovative technical and entrepreneurial solutions to address sustainability challenges across industries and sectors.
- Design and implement sustainability strategies that integrate technical, economic, and social perspectives.
- Engage in interdisciplinary project work and team-based learning to solve real-world sustainability problems.
- Conduct research and develop a Master’s thesis in collaboration with external partners, including companies and NGOs.
- Participate in international projects, guest lectures, and study abroad opportunities to gain global perspectives on sustainability.
- Acquire and apply comprehensive knowledge of sustainability transformation fields such as energy management, circular economy, and sustainable cities.
- Develop competencies in transformation processes through practical projects and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Requirements
Degree required: A completed first academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in engineering, technical, business, or social sciences disciplines with a minimum duration of six semesters (180 ECTS credits).
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English proficiency at level B2 CEFR; German proficiency at level A1 CEFR (required for elective courses in German).
Instruction: English (with optional German elective courses)
- Proven academic background in engineering, technical, business, or social sciences disciplines.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills applicable to sustainability challenges.
- Basic proficiency in project management and research methodologies.
- Applicants must have completed a first academic degree qualifying for professional practice in relevant disciplines.
- No nationality restrictions; open to applicants from all countries.
- No age restrictions.
- No prior work experience required.
Funding & terms
Programme and admissions
Admissions not verified
A catalogue listing does not mean applications are open or funding is guaranteed. Check the source for your intake.
- Intake
- Not confirmed by the source
- Duration
- Not confirmed by the source
- Teaching language
- Not confirmed by the source
- Taught / research mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Study mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Campus
- Not confirmed by the source
- Prerequisites
- Not confirmed by the source
- Application instructions
- Not confirmed by the source
- Tuition
- Not confirmed by the source
- Funding
- Not confirmed by the source
How to apply
Deadline: 1 October - 15 January (summer semester) or 1 April - 15 July (winter semester)
Applicants must submit their application via the designated THM application portal through uni-assist. Required documents include proof of the first academic degree, proof of English proficiency at B2 CEFR level, and proof of German proficiency at A1 CEFR level if applicable. All documents must be submitted in German or English, with translations provided if necessary.
- Proof of the first academic degree (final certificate, Diploma Supplement, Transcript of Records, or equivalent)
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge First Certificate)
- Proof of German proficiency at A1 CEFR level (if applicable)
- Certified translations of documents if not in German or English
Contact
International Office· Admissions Contact
Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.